Dopamine Mnemonic for NCLEX | Nursing Pharmacology

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Dopamine is a catecholamine used as a drug for various clinical uses. Dopamine primarily works by activating adrenergic receptors in the arteries in order to cause vasoconstriction, which has the overall effect of increasing blood pressure. Since dopamine increases blood pressure, it can be used to treat hypotension and shock. Dopamine also works on adrenergic receptors at the heart to increase the heart rate, which is useful in the treatment of bradycardia. Dopamine can cause local tissue death at the IV site if it leaks or extravasates, so the IV site should be closely monitored. Phentolamine can be injected as an antidote if extravasation does occur.

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[jonihorn]

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[shanekaervin]

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[larrydragone]

Very helpful. Did not know about Phentolamen.